What is an example of misconduct during an online ARE examination?

• A. Taking a break without following established procedures.
• B. Copying exam questions to personal notes.
• C. Leaving the testing room without clicking the break button.
• D. Discussing a question with a peer after the exam.

Answer: (C)

During an online ARE exam, staying within the monitored testing environment and using the official procedures for breaks is essential to maintain test integrity. Leaving the testing room without clicking the break button is misconduct because it removes you from the proctor’s view and bypasses the required signaling that a break is happening. The break button is there so the proctor can pause the session, verify everyone is still present, and keep an accurate record of time away from the computer. If you truly need a break, signaling it through the break mechanism ensures the session remains secure and properly supervised.